Company pioneers mandatory training that physio says puts patients ‘at the heart of what we do’

by Ian McMillan | Feb 27, 2023 | Musculoskeletal

Connect Health has unveiled an ambitious plan to ensure physiotherapists and other staff members follow training programmes in personalised care. The Newcastle-upon-Tyne-based community healthcare company is working alongside the Personalised Care Institute (PCI) on...

‘From the beginning of life, movement is important for everyone’, says the APCP professional network

by Ian McMillan | Feb 22, 2023 | On The Move

NULLThe Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (APCP) unveiled an Early Years Movement Hub – part of wider project titled Starting2Move – today (22 February), in a bid to promote the following key message: ‘From the beginning...

HEE hopes new framework will enable NHS healthcare staff to realise their ‘digital ambitions’

by Ian McMillan | Feb 21, 2023 | Technology

The Covid-19 pandemic triggered previously ‘unimaginable’ developments in the use of digital technologies in healthcare settings and the staff response has been ‘admirable’. That is the message conveyed in a foreword to the AI and Digital...

Maintaining exercise routines throughout adulthood can help to preserve mental acuity and memory

by Ian McMillan | Feb 21, 2023 | Older People

There is sound evidence to support the idea that being physically active on a regular basis throughout adulthood reaps dividends in later life, according to the results of long-term study published online today (22 February) online in the Journal of...

Major inquiry launched into the impact of health inequalities on musculoskeletal conditions in UK

by Ian McMillan | Feb 20, 2023 | Musculoskeletal

Physiotherapists can contribute to the first national inquiry on health inequalities and musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, which was launched today (20 February) by Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA). The charity – an umbrella organisation...